Damaged Masonry Fence Post

Posted on December 28, 2011 by Doug

Damaged Masonry Fence Post

Damaged Masonry Fence Post; a drunk guy kicked the fence and busted these stones loose. They don’t make em’ like they used to!

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Poor Craftsmanship

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Doug

There’s a lot to be said for good craftsmanship. Whoever cut this door into the brick wall of this historical building displayed poor craftsmanship. Maybe they should have waited longer before finishing the joints.

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Good Craftsmanship when finishing brick joints

Poor Craftsmanship on a brick garage door opening

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2 Year Old Sidewalk

Posted on February 28, 2011 by Doug

What caused this concrete to crack so dramatically only 2 years after being set?

cracked concrete, sidewalk

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